In fact, Hongzhi only listened carefully and realized that what Zhu Houzhao recited was the chapter "Mencius: Boyi's Victory of Zhou". Zhu Houzhao was usually playful and learned only the simple Book of Rites. As for Mencius in the Four Books, as far as Emperor Hongzhi knew, he had not started to learn it yet. This is because many articles in "Mencius" have collected a lot of arts about emperors. In the eyes of the Hanlin people, it is better to start teaching the easier Book of Rites and the Analects of Confucius. With the foundation of "Book of Rites" and "The Analects of Confucius", it will be much easier to learn "Mencius".

In the past, Zhu Houzhao had not even figured out the Spring Office in "The Book of Rites", but now, this article "Boyi's Victory of Zhou" is memorable.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt shocked. He saw Zhu Houzhao's serious memorization, without any pause, and he could hear clearly, and even a single mistake: "The so-called Xiboshan cares about the elderly, and teaches the trees and animals in his fields, and guides his wife to raise his old age. He is fifty-year-old without silk, and seventy-year-old without meat..."

Now it is not just Emperor Hongzhi, but even the Hanlins who are on duty in the Zhanshi Mansion have their eyes shining.

Before them, the absurd crown prince disappeared, and replaced it with a smart and studious child, showing off his knowledge.

Yang Tinghe was even more shocked and his chin was about to fall off. What shocked him was that he had never taught the prince in this article at all. So where did the prince learn it?

Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes and felt more and more shocked. When the hundreds of words were recited by Zhu Houzhao, Emperor Hongzhi was still shocked. He seemed a little unbelievable, as if Zhu Houzhao had changed his eyes, so he subconsciously said: "How can I explain this article?"

Yang Tinghe and others also cheered up and stared at the crown prince one by one. It was rare for His Royal Highness the crown prince to recite the article. However, if you want to know the mystery of this article, if you are not a diligent and studious person, you may not be able to explain why.

Zhu Houzhao thought about it and said, "I'm afraid that what I said is not good."

In fact, after just reciting the article "Boyi Breaking Zhou", Emperor Hongzhi had already had countless doubts in his heart. Now, when he heard Zhu Houzhao claiming that he was afraid of saying something bad, he was suddenly disappointed again. Then he couldn't help but comfort him. It was considered to be learning it, but where did he learn it? Will his son take the initiative to study?

But then, Zhu Houzhao shrank his neck and said, "The purpose of this article is nothing more than food and clothing."

"The problem of food and clothing?" Emperor Hongzhi was stunned and chewed Zhu Houzhao's words.

Zhu Houzhao continued: "Yes, Mencius took King Wen of Zhou as an example and explained his views on the issue of food, clothing, housing and transportation, and the people have land and houses, and can produce grain for side jobs of mulberry silkworms, then the world will live and work in peace and contentment. This is the so-called peaceful and prosperous era..."

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up. This sentence was just a matter of rules and was indeed the intention of Mencius writing this article.

Unexpectedly...unexpectedly...

For no reason, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt ecstasy.

As he was just angry, it was precisely because the prince did not seek progress and was ignorant that he deepened his worries about the future. But now...

Zhu Houzhao said again: "However, if I just say this, my son thinks that there are still shortcomings. There are two things that really cause thought to the point."

He was even thought-provoking.

And there are two places.

Not only Emperor Hongzhi never thought that everyone in this warm pavilion was also surprised.

The articles of sages cannot be interpreted at will. It would be fine if you were a great scholar, but if you were a child who had not even learned the Four Books and Five Classics, wouldn’t this go astray if you randomly misinterpret the meaning of the classics?

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and said, "For example, in this article, the sentence 'If there are those who are good at caring for the elderly in the world, then the benevolent people will return.' The main theme of this article also highlights the word filial piety, so-called filial piety is the first priority for all virtues. Those who are sons should be filial to their parents; as if those who are ministers should be loyal to the king; among them, Mencius also had a deep meaning that if the world advocates loyalty and filial piety, then the great rule of the world will not be far away. However, how can we promote loyalty and filial piety? The sons personally think that this is related to the issue of education. If the father and officials can set an example, then the people of the world will follow their example. Wouldn't this loyalty and filial piety be extended?"

“…”

Emperor Hongzhi's face was still ashen, with blue veins swelling on his forehead and his hands were itchy, but now he heard it, his face was even more relaxed, and he kept saying: "No, good, this is the case for the son of man, and this is the case for the minister of man; by the same token, those who are fathers and kings should also set an example. You have read this book."

Zhu Houzhao shook his head, but was not happy yet, because he still remembered something, and then said: "There is also the article that not only advocates loyalty and filial piety, but also clearly states the principle of the sage king governing the world. As a ruler, the world's good or bad is essentially the people. As the article says, only when the people can eat and wear warmly will they accept education. After receiving education, they will understand the truth. Therefore, the essence of everything is still whether the people can eat and wear warmly, so if the sage kings from ancient times are

After encountering the dissatisfaction of the people, the first thing is not to ask the people why they want to rebel, but to ask their own faults first and issue an edict to blame themselves. If everyone has food and clothing, it is too late for the people to live and work in peace and contentment, how can they be disturbed or troubled? Therefore, through this article, the minister thought that it is difficult to govern the world, and it is easy to say it. The difficulty lies in the fact that the king may not be able to understand the people's sentiments, but the easy is easy. As long as the emperor can understand the joys and sorrows of the military and the people, and prescribe the right medicine, why worry that the country cannot treat it greatly?"

“…”

The Minglun Hall is very quiet.

Everyone was holding their breath and looking at Zhu Houzhao in disbelief.

Your Highness...was enlightened...

A small article not only memorized it thoroughly, but also explained the original meaning of the article, but also had a divergent thinking. I understood the article from the word "Loyalty and Filial Piety". The following is even more terrifying. It is directly extended to the core of the emperor's rule of the world, and explained these principles in its original form.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly became trance. His face suddenly turned red, and blue veins burst out from his forehead. He slapped the desk, and the pen holder and inkstone flew around him.

One of the white jade pen holders hit the ground with a bang.

This scared Zhu Houzhao's heart skipped a beat and she quickly shrank her neck. What, is the explanation wrong?

At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly burst into laughter: "Haha...haha..."

The laughter was not as good as Emperor Hongzhi at all. Emperor Hongzhi looked around and then stared at Zhu Houzhao, saying, "This is my Qilin son."

As a father, Emperor Hongzhi is of course extremely proud at this moment. His son has made a fortune and has grown up. This excitement is no less than that of ordinary people who have children on the list of gold.

He hurriedly got up and walked to Yang Tinghe seriously.

Yang Tinghe was still wondering where to learn these things from the prince.

But Emperor Hongzhi bowed deeply to him and bowed deeply.

Yang Tinghe was shocked.

No king or father saluted his ministers, he hurriedly bowed: "My minister will die."

Emperor Hongzhi did not feel that he was too much at all, but said excitedly: "I have entrusted the crown prince to Yang Qing. Yang Qing taught the prince to answer his questions and trained the crown prince to become a talent. Although I am the emperor, I also know the principle of respecting teachers and honoring the way. I gave this teacher ceremony to Yang Qing, and thanked the crown prince for his family on behalf of the crown prince."

Everyone present looked at Yang Tinghelai enviously.

Yang Shishou actually trained the prince to this level. The crown prince was so knowledgeable and well-educated that he could not see before. No wonder His Majesty wanted to salute Yang Shishou.

This is a bit embarrassing!

Yang Tinghe wanted to die, but he was so shameless that he said with great pleasure: "Your Majesty, I... I have been guilty of death, but I have not taught the prince "Mencius"..."

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi was shocked, so he frowned and looked at Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao said alike: "Father, this is what Fang Jifan teaches his sons."

“…”

No one paid attention to the little Yulin Guard General Banner just now.

But as soon as this statement came out, countless pairs of hot eyes fell on the rumored evil young man in the capital.

How many days has Fang Jifan been to the Zhan Shi Mansion? After counting his fingers, it only took half a month. In less than half a month, the Crown Prince, who has always disliked studying, could he memorize "Mencius" and tell such a great truth?

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Chapter completed!